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Month: March 2012

Just a few years ago, finding whole-wheat pasta was like finding a needle in a haystack! The choices were few, the costs were high, and only brand names were available. Not so any more – the pasta sections in stores are now larger, and within the section there is often a “regular pasta” area and[…] Read More

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When money is tight, you may struggle with putting food on the kitchen table for your family and at the same time, having sufficient food for your pets. While SNAP benefits can only be used to purchase food for human consumption, using SNAP would mean budgeted grocery dollars are then freed up for other uses[…] Read More

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I think we’ve all heard this quote, but its meaning sinks in even deeper during those times when we’re sick or healing from an accident, surgery or even a bad cold. At those times when we don’t have our (good) health we realize just how important it is. During recuperation, how we feel takes center[…] Read More

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The process of qualifying for FNS/SNAP benefits begins by looking at your household’s income – more specifically, your household’s gross income. What is gross income? Gross income is the sum of all of the income coming into your home – it includes all earned income from working, before any deductions are taken out; and, it[…] Read More